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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
~, the 25th dag of February, 1887,

"
son. decd, we Will, at his late residence OF
South River, near Patterson's Station, in Au
gusta county, offer for sale, at public auction
on
Friday, the 25th dag of February, 1887,
the following real and personal property be.
longing TO The estate of said decedent, viz:
LIST. That part of his home farm situated Au-
gusta county, on the West side of South River
adjoining the lands of e. s. Patterson James
g. Patterson, and others. and containing about
3S9I ACRES. This is q very excellent farm
and is in a high state of Improvement About
forty or fifty acres of it are in wheat which
will be sold with the land or separately as the
Executors may deem best on the day of sale
The farm will be sold on the following terms
One fourth of the pnrehase-money n hand,
and the residue on a credit of one, two and
three years, i'll three equal instalments, with
interest from the day of sale. the purchaser to
give bonds therefor, with approved personal
security. and the title to be retained as ulti-
mate security
I'd. Thirty head Of Stock Cattle, from to 2
years old: Milk Cows. Horses and md Colts Il
Wheat, 1000 bushels of Gown, 20 bushels OF
Clover Seed, s tons of Hay, Fodder, Deering
Reaper and Binder. i Wheat Fan, Mower, l
Drill new, Corn Shelters, Wagons, l Buggy,
l Buggy Rake. Plows, Cultivators, sets of
Buggy Harness, Wagon Harness, Pillow Harness,
and all Farming Implements to be found on q
Well-conducted farm. Wool, Canned Fruits,
Beds and Bedding, Carpets, Chairs, Cooking
Stove. Q Heating Stoves, and all Household and
Kitchen Furniture of almost every character,
&C., &c.
The personal property will be sold on the fol-
lowing terms All sums of $40 90 and under to
be paid in cash, and all sums over $40 90 on q
credit of four months, to be secured by prom
isory notes with approved personal security.
~ S. N. PATTERSON,
j. M. QUARLES,
feb3-4t Executors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
His Life Had Been Wasted,
!. Burdette, in Brooklyn Eagle.

X, j. Burdette, In Brooklyn Eagle.
An old soldier dying in little town in
Pennsylvania, one day last week. rs there
anything on your mind that troubles you?'
asked his pastor, as an express on of grave
concern passed over the veterans face
Yes said the dying man there is. l
have not made use of my opportunities
| was in the war about four years, in many
battles. and thought I tried to do my duty.
But l never picked up lighted shell,
with its burning fuse suffering close to
the shell. and threw it over the parapet of
the fort. | Lave been regular attendant
upon army reunions, and have read the
newspapers since the war, and find that 1
am the only man in the Union Army who
has not performed that feat, although I
had plenty of opportunities. My life has
been wasted. y 'sBut why" asked the pas
tor, kindly "did you not do it when you
had an opportunity?" Because" said
the gallant old soldier, Il wanted to save
the shell. always knelt down and pulled
the fuse out with my teeth - And then
the noble life went out with snap like a
friction primer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
Murder and Attempted Suicide.

Early Thursday morning G. f. Flippin
farmer, living near Sandy River Church
| ten miles from Farmville, Virginia, was
aroused by knock at his door. Answer.
ing the call he found two little children of
John Dupuy. The elder of the two child
rem had pistol in her hand, and she rela.
ted story Of one of the most tragic
crimes ever known in that section of the
State. Dupuy resided in a log cabin with
two rooms. He is man of small stature
and somewhat deaf. In appearance he is
rather repulsive, but has always been re
garded as a man of fair character, He is
about As years of age. and married about
Is years ago Miss Lee, who was hand
some and of excellent family. About two
years ago Dupuy began to doubt the fideli-
ty of his wife and sought divorce, but
afterwards abandoned it. Recently upon
seeing his wife work upon some clothing
for herself which he had not bought. he
demanded to know from what source she
had obtained the money!. On arising
Thursday morning before day the quarrel
was renewed, when producing fiye-cham-
bered pistol, he threatened to kill his wife.
While both were in their night clothes,
standing in their little ten by twelve
room, he fired. Four balls were discharged,
two of which took effect in his wife's left
side in the region of the heart. She died
on Friday. after making statement i'm
her husband as her murderer
Dupuy then gave his ten year-old boy his
pistol containing one charge, drew out his
pocket knife and plunged the blade into
his own throat, but failing to sever any
vital organ, exposed his chest and made a !
lunge, which yet failed him because of |
striking a rib. He then deliberately cut |
a two inch ga,h in the inter-space above
and fell. Dupuy may possibly recover,
the wound is dangerous one.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson. Clay Co,
Iowa, tells the following rem arkatle story,
the truth of which is vouched for by the
residents of the town: II am Is years old
have been troubled with kidney complaint
and lameness for many years could not
dress myself without help. Now lam free
from all pain and soreness, and am able to
do all my own homework. owe my thanks
to Electric Bitters for having renewed my
youth and removed completely all disease
and pain. Try bottle. only soc, at w
M. Allen & Bros Drug Store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
A Captains Fortunate Discovery

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth, plying
between Atlantic City and N. Y. had
been troubled with cough so that he was
unable to sleep, and was induced to try
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
stion. 1t not only gave him instant relief
but allayed the extreme soreness in his
breast, His children were similarly af-
fected, and single dose had the same
happy effect. DR.. Kings New Discovery
is now the standard remedy in the Cole
man household and on board the schooner.
Free trial bottles of this STANDARD Rene
dy at Hughes & Robinson IS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

The Logan fund now amounts to $64,-
600, including 1913. 900 contributed in Chi
cago to lift the mortgage on Mrs. Logan s
Washington property. After removing
the membranes upon the real estate
Gen. Logan left in Chicago and Washing
ington, the amount remaining to Mrs.
Logan will be 1884 900.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

The Prescott (Arizona) Miner has the
following lis this reservoir water
healthy" asked a newcomer of an old
Hassayamper. do you see that mule,
stranger?n :" es, sar." Well, ten months
ago that mule was a jack rabbit, and drink
ing this water has made him what he is
to day."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

Under Republican adminisl ration the
office of Assistant U. S. District Attorney
for the districts of Virginia were abolish
ed. Under the present reform Democl at
ic administration they Lave been re estab-
lished, and Mr.. Hunton, of Southwest
Virginia. appointed as assistant to District
Attorney H. G. Allen, and a Mr.. Lyons,
of Richmond, as assistant to Callett Glib
son, U. $. Attorney for the Eastern Dis
trict. There is less business now in the
Federal Courts than there was then, but
all the same to the reform Democracy.
when there are SO many of the very hun
CRY and very thirsty patriots seeking re-
ward.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
COMMISSIONERS SALE
DESIRABLE LOT OF Ian

Pursuant to decree ofthe Circuit Court of Au-
gusta County Va, rendered Nov, H. 1885, in the
chancery cause of Crawford's Administrator vs.
Morgan Brown, pending in the said court, we
will on
Saturday the 18th dag of March 1887,
proceed to sell at public auction at the front
door of the Court House sin stanton, q lot of s
ACRES of land situated in Augusta County
near New Hope.
This property is very desirable. Has on it a
good dwelling and all necessary out buildings;
it is in good state of cultivation and very con-
venienty located.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand to pay costs
of suit and sale and the residue upon credit of
one, two and three years from date of sale with
interest from date OF sale. The purchaser to
give bonds with approved personal security
and the title retained as ultimate security.
G. d. A. CURRY,
A. b. LIGHFNER,
Commissioners.
I, B. F. Terry. Dep. Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, do certify that c. d A. Cur
ry one of the Commissioners in the foregoing
cause has duly executed the bond required by
law.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Febru-
airy 1887. B. f. TERRY, Dep. elk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
A VERY DESIRABLE FARM.
Pursuant 20 decree of the Circuit Court for
Augusta county, Va, rendered at the Novem-
Der term, NOV. II, 1867, in the chancery cause
of Crauns and Wine VS.. Reeves, Geo. W., pend
in SAID court, we will, on
Saturday, the 18TH dag of March, 1887
proceed to sell, at public auction, in front of
the Court House, in the city of stanton,
DESIRABLE FARM
containing 1875 acres of land, situated in Au-
gusta county. on Messy Creek.
This property has on it a splendid brick man
sion and al necessary outbuildings. and is con-
veniently located as regards Schools, Churches,
Mills. &c.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough cash in hand to
pay costs of suit and sale, and the residue upon
a credit of one, two, three aud four years from
| the day of sale. in equal instalments, for
which the purchaser will execute bonds,
| bearing interest from date, with approved
| personal security and the title to be retained
| as ultimate security.
| G D. A. CURRY,
| A. G. GORDON,
| pC
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
Backli Arntca Salv.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter Chapped Hands, Chiiblain,
CorIs, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale 10y Hughes s. Robinson.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

The Burlington Free Press says 1.-The
latest popular song is entitled The Tom
cat Must not Yowl Tonight 1t will be
sent post paid for So, or with seven cham
bers and self cooking action for $500"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

Boarding house Keeper-''My board is
IS per week, SIR" Impecunious Man
''Well. would like to try sample meal,
if Won have no oDlections.n
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

A Black Friday.-That day, when per
son is first seriously attacked with rheu
matism, may we'll be termed black one
for he will remember the same as long as
he lives. If he uses Salvation Oil in time
he will, however, soon be able to speak Of
GOOD Friday.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

A st. Louis paper tells of Mrs. Cham
payne, of that city, who doesn't know h.
father. lisa queer sort of champagne
that doesn't recognize its own pop.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

A shipment of wheat in barges arrived
10th. amounting to 9S, 900 bushels, the first
shipment of the kind from Minnesota for
many years. 1t was to have been exported
at once by steamship to Europe. If the
Inter State Commerce bill is sustained
we look for large shipments of wheat from
the Northwest by water, and as we have
heretofore stated, much of the produce
which reached theseaboard by railwill seek
the rivers and canals for an outlet. New
Orleans would thus get much of the wheat
that has been going to New York and Bal.
timere.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

The Benham. Texas. youth who adver-
tised for a wife, and received sixteen
answers in the shape of blushing feminine
ity, is practical illustration of the posi-
bic return of small investment in print
er'S ink.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
"A Horse +! A Hosei

Ny kingdom for horse!' One made
valuable by the use of Duval & Norton's
Horse Tonic. Chicken cholera cureu Nv
it's use, or money refunded. Price 25 al d
IS cents. For sale by w. M. Allen & Bro.
StauntOn, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

For weak lungs, splitting Of blood, short
ness of breath, consumption, night sweats,
and all lingering coughs. DR.. Pierce s
Golden Medical Discovery is sover-
eign remedy. Superior to cod liver oil.
By druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

The 'possum business in Berrian county.
Ca. is looking up. A car load of big. fat
fellows came into Quitman the other day !,
and found ready market.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
OMALL FARM IN MARKET.

y
offer for sale my farm, containing So acres
of fine quality of land, and in splendid con-
dition,, situated on MILESTONE draft. ~ miles
farm. The improvements are fair, and the
whole place q desirable home for any one
wishing small farm. Persons desiring fur
Their particulars can learn them by calling up
on the undersigned on the premises or writing
to him at Mt. Scion P. o.. Augusta county, Va.
nOv25-3m* A. H. STOUTMYER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

A physician says IF child does not
thrive on fresh milk. boil it, This is too
severe Why not spank it?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

A woman who gave the name Of Owings
insisted on being arrested in Baltimore
Tuesday, and when refused the privilege
drove her hand through large pane of
glass at the Central police station. She
was then arrested
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

An exchange tells the following very
decent lie Two men who chopped down
tree near Trenton, Missouri, for a
coon, found 400 pounds of honey in hol-
low. They also got three coons instead of
one. and in scraping out the honey they
came across an oyster can with $3.50 in
gold in it'''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

sTis 500 DON'T the whole world Tries.
'ris SOZODONT which puritifs
The breath and mouth, and dirt defies,
'ris SOZODONT for which we cry,
Sweet SOXODONT for which we sigh.
IT'S only SOZUDONT we buy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
c D. A. CURRY,
A. G. GORDON.
COmm'rS

I, B. F. Terry, Deputy Clerk of the Circuit
Court OF Augusta county, do certify that G: d.
cause, has duly executed the bond requi red,
according to law
Given under my hand this 18th day of Febru-
&ry, 1887. B. f. TERRY, Dep. Clk.
feI6-tds.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

Mr.. r. B. Askew, late Assistant Post
master at Baltimore said some time ago
"Haying had occasion to try DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, unhesitatingly pronounce
it the best remedy l have ever used. A
small bottle relieved me of severe cold"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
The Praise of SozoGont

like the famous article itself, is in almost
every body's mouth. The people know
that it preserves as we'll as beauties the
teeth. Hence it is the standard Tooth
Wash of the Period.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

Charlotte, N. c., is about establishing a
mill for the manufacture of plaid goods.
The capital stock. as we learn from Il g
Chronicle, will be $4,000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

A real estate transfer-The mud you
dragged from the road on your boots to
your wife's carpet.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

Lesson in manners. Small boy: Ma.
pass the bread" Mother, sternly IF
what, my son?'' Small boy If you. can
reach it, ma,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

I. w. Bowie, tramp printer, was re-
Gently sent to the penitentiary from
Roanoke city, for two years for for,
gerry, having been convicted without
jury. The prisoner had waived his right
of trial by jury, upon which the Judge
sentenced him as above. The superinten-
dent of the penitentiary upon discovering
the fact, laid the case before the Governor,
who asked the advice of Attorney General
Ayers, as to the legality Of the sentence.
That officer takes the ground that the con-
viction was illegal, and that trial and
conviction by a jury was essential. But
he is by no means clear that the super
intent was not in error in constituting
himself the judge of the law in refusing to
receive the accused.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

The statement is made that the farmers
of Henrico are trying to induce the colored
agriculturists and laGorers to join them in
electing farmer to tie Legislature. This.
the statement goes on, is the latest inGi-
cltion of the extremity of the Democrats.
We are not surprised at this. TO keep
power there is no resort the democratic
politicians will not avail of. They care
not how they get it. If they cannot secure
it by coercing and wheedling and bribery,
they will fall back upon fraud, so well en-
couraged by the Mccormick Anderson
electoral law. We hope however, they will
be disappointed in all their plans, and that
the people will prove true to their interest
in visiting an overwhelming defeat upon
the party.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
12OA ACRE TRACT and the 10 ACRE TRACT

I, b. F. Terry, Dep. Clerk Circuit Court OF
Augusta Co., do certify that w. E. Craig, one of
said Comrs. appointed in the foregoing cause
has executed the bond in accordance with the
decree therein,
Given under my hand this 10Th day Of Jam
uary, 1857.
jan20 B. F. TERRY, DC.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

Fast horses win cups by the use of their
legs, fast men lose their legs by the use of
cups
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

BILL NYEr HAS A Cow TO SELL
lowing to ill-health,' says Bill N.e, II
will sell at my residence in town go, range
Is, west, according to government survey.
one crushed raspberry colored COW. aged
six years. She is good milkster and is not
afraid of the cars-or anything else. She
is COW of undaunted courage ard gives
milk frequently. To man who does not
fear death in any form she would he IL
great boon. She is very much attached to
her home at present. by means of Il
trace chain, but she will be sold to- any
one who Will agree to treat her right. She
is one fourth shorthorn and three-fe urth
hyena. Purchaser need not be identified.
will also throw in double barrelled sho.
gun which goes with her. In May she gen.
orally goes away somewhere for week or
two, and returnes with a tall, red calf,
with long, wabbly legs. Her name is Rose,
and would prefer to sell her to a nom
RESIDENT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
HOUSES AND LOTS NEAR sTAUNToN
COMMISSIONERS SALE. :


Pursuant to decree entered Dec. II, 1886, in
the chancery suit pending in the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, under name and style OF
Ramsey vs. Landes q ais. we will as commits
sioners therein appointed, on
Saturday, the 18th dag of March, 1887.
proceed to sell. at public auction to the highest
bidder, in front of the Court House of Augusta
county, the real estate of David w. Landes
situated South of and near the city of Staun-
ton, being in that part of the suburbs of said
city in rear of "Sears' Hill,' known Nelson
town. this real estate consists of about IL
ACRES of ground and has situated on it
THREE COMFORTABLE DWELLINGS.
A plot of said land will be in the hands of the
commissioners on day of sale, and the property
Will be solss as g whole, OF in parcels, as may
best suit purchasers and will realize the great
est sale value.
The special attention of persons desiring
cheap, comfortable and convenient homes near
StauntOn, is called to this property.
TERMS.-En Ough cash in hand to pay the
costs of suit and of sale and a debt due J. NJ
Frost jr., of $500 90 with interest from May LIST,
1855: the residue of purchase money upon
credits of l, and years in equal instalments,
for which The purchaser will execute bonds
with approved personal security, bearing in
terest from the day of sale, and title retained
as ultimate security. w. L. CRAIG,
TEOS. G. ELDER,
Comm SiOOerS,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
Horsford's Bread Preparation

makes biscuit that even dyspeptics can eat
hot. This cannot be said ofordinary bak-
ing powders. Take only Horsford's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

The Huntington Advertiser very coolly
comes to the conclusion that The Demo
cratic party is done for in West Virginia.
It says that with the two Democratic
factions fighting each other the Republi-
cans Will haye but little trouble in electing
a majority of the Legislature, which will
give them two United States Senators
from this State" This gloomy predlc-
tion is predicated on the assumption that
the present legislature will fail to elect a
Senator, in which case the overnor would
appoint successor to Senator Camden,
to serve until another Legislature is elect
ed. We trust our contemporary fore
bodings may materalize into actual facts,
and that West Virginia may secure two
Republican Senators. to speak for her trne
interests in the next Senate Of the United
States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.

nNOWN LOTS FOR SALE.
have three excellent building lots remai.I-
ing, fronting on Green street 70 feet and run
ming back 125 feet, which can be purchased at
reasonable figures and on accommodating
terms. Five other building lots, of same, di-
mansions, fronting the extension of Madi.
on street, are also for sale. Apply at once.
Oct. s. S. M. YOST
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
Stranger than Fiction

are the records of some of the cures of con-
sumption effected by that most wonderful
remedy-Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery" Thousands of graf eful men
ard women, who have been snatched al
most from the very jaws of death can tes-
tify that consumption, in it's early stages,
is no longer incurable. The discovery has
no equal as pecteral and alternative, and
the most obstinate affections of the throat
and lungs yield to its power. All drug
gistS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24
SATURDAY., the 18th dan of March.

], Il. F. Terry, Dep. Clerk of the Circuit Court
Of Augusta county, do certify that c. d. A.
Curry, the commissioner in the foregoing cause,
| to law.
| Given under my hand this 10Th day of Feb
ruary, 1887.
feb16 b, F, TERRY, D. Clerk
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

In The Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court of augusta
County,
l, B. F. Terry, Dep. Clerk of said Court, do
certify that Richard P. Bell, one of the COM
missioners of sale in the above case has given
the bond required by the decree of sale therein.
Given under my hand this 2Sth day of De-
cember, 1886.
decaO-tds B. TERRY, Dep. Clerk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-02-24

l, b. F. Terry, Dep Clerk Circuit Court of Au f,
gusta county. do certify that w. Z. Craig, one
of the commissioners appointed in the forego-
ing cause, has duly executed the bond required
according to law.
Given under my hand this 10th day of Feb
ruary. 1887. b. f. TERRY, d. Cl'k.
feb17